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2023 Census data: Oklahoma ranks as sixth poorest state

By: Oklahoma Policy Institute
September 12, 2024 // Updated: September 12, 2024
Lawmakers have options to improve Oklahomans’ well-being, access to prosperity Data from the Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey released Sept. 12 show that Oklahoma’s poverty rate was 15.9 percent, which was the nation’s sixth highest. The national poverty rate… Read more More...

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The Weekly Wonk – November 4, 2011

By: Kate Richey
November 4, 2011 // Updated: July 25, 2015
What’s up this week at Oklahoma Policy Institute? The Weekly Wonk is dedicated to this week’s events, publications, and blog posts. This week OK Policy interviewed business taxation expert Michael Mazerov, with the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, on… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Legislators told major decisions looming on health reform

By: Kate Richey
// Updated: October 17, 2012
In The Know is a daily synopsis of Oklahoma policy-related news and blogs. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. E-mail your suggestions for In The Know items to gperry@okpolicy.org. You can sign… Read more [More...]

Watch This: Creativity and Learning

By: Kate Richey
November 3, 2011 // Updated: May 2, 2019
This enlightening hour-long film explores creativity in education by highlighting four Oklahoma schools: Educare Preschool in Tulsa, Flower Mound Elementary School in Lawton, Odyssey of the Mind at Piedmont Middle School, and Santa Fe South Charter High School in Oklahoma… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Lawmakers want to end state funding of OETA

By: Gene Perry
// Updated: October 17, 2012
In The Know is a daily synopsis of Oklahoma policy-related news and blogs. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. E-mail your suggestions for In The Know items to gperry@okpolicy.org. You can sign… Read more [More...]

Financial security for Oklahomans: The critical role of affordable credit

By: Kate Richey
November 2, 2011 // Updated: May 2, 2019
Access to credit has become a necessity for modern American living, touching virtually every aspect of our lives. Many consumers need credit to buy a house or a car, get an education, pay for medical expenses, or start a business. … Read more [More...]

Clock ticks down on a state-run health insurance exchange

By: Kate Richey
November 1, 2011 // Updated: May 2, 2019
The Joint Committee on the Federal Health Care Law has hosted regular meetings this fall to take stock of Oklahoma’s options and responsibilities as new provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) take effect.  The first meeting explored the impact… Read more [More...]

In The Know: Lawsuits flood courthouse ahead of new civil damages cap

By: Gene Perry
// Updated: October 17, 2012
In The Know is a daily synopsis of Oklahoma policy-related news and blogs. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. E-mail your suggestions for In The Know items to gperry@okpolicy.org. You can sign… Read more [More...]

Interview with Michael Mazerov: Oklahoma can put an end to abusive corporate tax shelters

By: David Blatt
October 31, 2011 // Updated: May 2, 2019
Michael Mazerov is a Senior Fellow with the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, where he specializes in state and local taxation of businesses. This interview was conducted by e-mail on October 25, 2011. For additional information on combined reporting,… Read more [More...]

In The Know: 186 new laws go into effect tomorrow

By: Gene Perry
// Updated: October 17, 2012
In The Know is a daily synopsis of Oklahoma policy-related news and blogs. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. E-mail your suggestions for In The Know items to gperry@okpolicy.org. You can sign… Read more [More...]

The Weekly Wonk – October 28, 2011

By: Kate Richey
October 28, 2011 // Updated: July 25, 2015
What’s up this week at Oklahoma Policy Institute? The Weekly Wonk is dedicated to this week’s events, publications, and blog posts. This week OK Policy released a paper showing that state costs under the new federal health care law are… Read more [More...]

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